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Gibson Dove Needs Setup-Any Recommendations?

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MellishMellish Frets: 945
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My usual is busy (four-week wait) so I thought Dave Wilson.

But who do *you* think? Have *you* had an acoustic setup that you were impressed with? Thanks in advance :) 
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  • bertiebertie Frets: 12145
    is this the one you've just bought ? 
    just because you don't, doesn't mean you can't
     just because you do, doesn't mean you should.
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  • MellishMellish Frets: 945
    Yes. I knew it needed a setup when I bought it but gave it time to settle in its new home.

    It's playable the way it is but needs fine tuning :) 
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  • CryptidCryptid Frets: 405
    I can recommend Andy Charles in Birmingham but might be a bit far for you? Think he has a 2 week wait at least. 

    Does it need the nut filing as well as the saddle? My C&W could've done with both but I got impatient and did the saddle myself yesterday, bringing the 12th-fret 6th string action down from 2.75 to 2.25mm. It's made the world of difference and I've decided I can live with the nut action where it is now. 
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  • MellishMellish Frets: 945
    Both nut and saddle, mainly the latter. I'd like it down from 3mm to around 2.48mm at the 12th :) 
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  • MellishMellish Frets: 945
    edited May 2022
    @Cryptid ; does Andy Charles have a workshop on Hagley Road?  
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  • CryptidCryptid Frets: 405
    @Mellish That's the badger :) 
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  • MellishMellish Frets: 945
    edited May 2022
    GuitarGuitar recommended him when I was in the store . There's also Joe who had a spares and repairs shop in the Jewellery Quarter. He did a setup for me once. Nice work  

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  • CryptidCryptid Frets: 405
    Mellish said:
    Both nut and saddle, mainly the latter. I'd like it down from 3mm to around 2.48mm at the 12th :) 
    Can't beat a pro set up but it's pretty easy to take a little off the saddle if you simply can't wait. If you do, go for slightly less than 1mm to allow for a touch more lowering if/when you get the nut done. 

    I wouldn't tackle a nut job myself ;) but as I say, I'm satisfied with mine now the saddle's a bit lower and it means I don't have to be without the guitar for any period of time (honeymoon continues). 
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  • MellishMellish Frets: 945
    Oh I totally get not being without the guitar that comes with DIY. I've done saddles before but this time I'll hand the job to a pro and play my openback banjo until I get the Dove back :) 
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  • bertiebertie Frets: 12145
    Mellish said:
     Hagley Road?  
    Brum ? 
    just because you don't, doesn't mean you can't
     just because you do, doesn't mean you should.
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  • CryptidCryptid Frets: 405
    bertie said:
    Mellish said:
     Hagley Road?  
    Brum ? 
    Arr bab
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  • MellishMellish Frets: 945
    Yep, Hagley Road, Brum :) 
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  • bertiebertie Frets: 12145
    edited May 2022
    co I worked for used to have a big office on Hagley  (just up from the free masons place?)  been there quite a few times over the years -  think they've demolished it now
    just because you don't, doesn't mean you can't
     just because you do, doesn't mean you should.
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  • MellishMellish Frets: 945
    I'll probably hang around until CCGX get their turnaround down to two weeks.

    The nut needs a little work. I can't do that and I may as well have them  do the saddle at the same time :), 
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  • TheMadMickTheMadMick Frets: 213
    Probably the best thing to do is wait until it has settled down in your environment before adjustment. That should take 3 - 6 months. Usually it's not a lot.
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  • MellishMellish Frets: 945
    Cheers mate @TheMadMick :) 
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